Stories from Delhi · India

Rakhi secured a victory via RSC in the first round of the Shia Under-17 Boxing Championship in the 48kg weight class against a Sri Lankan opponent. Another boxer, Ovi, won by a 5-0 unanimous decision against an Iranian opponent in the 50kg category. Mamta also recorded a win in the 52kg category against a Thai opponent. The event marked the first day of the championship.

Corruption has resulted in 26,000 job losses in India. The extent of the impact is still being assessed. The current energy situation is tense due to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, which prevents oil exports from the Middle East.

India's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for April dropped to its second-lowest level in four years. The decline is attributed to the ongoing crisis in West Asia.

The BJP has taken a lead in four of seven assembly by-elections currently being counted in India. Additionally, over 10 million voters under the age of 30 supported the party. The broadcaster noted that the party successfully leveraged the prevailing anti-government sentiment. The Indian National Congress won two seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party won one seat. BJP leader Shyam Modi addressed party workers at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, describing the results as and. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also commented on the election outcome. The remaining 18 seats were won by AI, NRC, and allied parties. Suvindu Adhikari secured a victory in the Nandigram seat. The results are part of a broader assessment of 126 assembly seats. The results were reported by AIR News 24x7. In Kerala, the Congress-led UDF has also achieved results.

Approximately 26,000 teachers have lost their jobs following allegations of commission corruption. Some of the dismissed teachers were reportedly innocent of the allegations. The source stated that some of the affected teachers were innocent.

A $15 billion complex in southeast India is being developed to serve as a labor reservoir for Silicon Valley. According to a study from Oxford University last year, half of all subcontractors utilize Indian men and women working alone from their homes.

Air India is facing a visible fuel crisis, according to reports from RFI Afrique and RFI Monde. The airline is currently managing shortages as the situation develops. The airline is reportedly planning measures to address the lack of fuel.

The Federation of Indian Airlines has requested emergency financial support and tax reductions following a 60% surge in fuel costs over the last 24 hours. The conflict has led to a doubling of jet fuel costs. This move is a common strategy to offset increased fuel prices. South Korean carriers have also significantly raised their May fuel surcharges. This action is a response to rising aviation fuel costs, which constitute a major expense for airlines and a key factor in ticket pricing. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is cited as a potential factor contributing to these price hikes. Rising fuel costs due to ongoing Middle East geopolitical conflicts are prompting airlines to increase fuel surcharges. Aviation fuel shortages are causing disruptions for Indian airlines. Airline industry analyst Henry Hartfeld noted that taxpayers will ultimately bear these costs.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the construction of seven new corridors under Metro Phase 5B during the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's 32nd Foundation Day. The new corridors will have a combined length of 97,000.158 km and include 65 new stations.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released a press statement regarding a modified form of posterior vertebral column resection. This surgical technique has been utilized for seven years to treat high-risk patients with limited treatment options.